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Answer by xenon
NO Turning off the socket has no effect, there must be something plugged into it and “ON ” before there is any effect.

Answer by Beetle
If theres nothing drawing current from the receptacle then turning the breaker off doesnt save any money. Your only charged for electricity thats used not whats in the line.

Answer by maddawg351
As long as the appliance is not plugged in, there is no effect to the power consumption by turning the plug off. However many appliances, even when off, will use a small amount of power constantly. Individualy this is so small that it is hardly noticible, but if you keep many things plugged in it adds up.

Even if you do keep them all plugged in the ammount saved on your electric bill by turning off the plugs will be only pennies. Most people do not think its worth the hassle for the savings.

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Answer by Chay D
Nope, the amount of power usage (in watts – which is Volts multiplied by amps) will always be the same. E.g. if you connect, say, an appliance that takes 2 amps at 220v (2 Amps x 220 Volts = 440 Watts) into a 110v socket, it will take 4 amps (4 Amps x 110 Volts = 440 Watts), so the power usage will still be the same.

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